Experts Say These Shampoos Are Great for Hair Loss and Thinning

Dealing with hair loss and thinning isn't easy. The experience can impact your sense of confidence and self-image. It also requires a lot of patience to promote hair growth. While treatment options vary depending on the cause of hair loss and thinning (which can range from autoimmune diseases to poor hair practices), adding a shampoo formula that stimulates hair growth can help, says Isfahan Chambers-Harris, a certified trichologist and founder of Alodia Haircare.

"Shampoos are an important part of the hair growth process because they work externally to nourish and moisturize the scalp and strands and can they contain ingredients that can increase blood flow to the follicle or decrease DHT (the hormone associated with hair loss) on the scalp," she says. Natural ingredients, such as pumpkin seed oil, caffeine, curcumin, rosemary, and saw palmetto all have studies that show that they can improve hair loss, she adds. "Also, studies have shown that ingredients such as minoxidil, finasteride, and procapil can help with hair thinning."

It's important to manage expectations when dealing with hair loss. "Growth shampoos should not be treated as a miracle product but as an important part of a holistic plan that involves your doctor's treatment plan," Harris says. Ahead, keep reading for expert-approved formulas that can help improve the look and feel of your hair.